The average train between Paignton and Basingstoke takes 3h 44m and the fastest train takes 2h 59m. There is a train service every few hours from Paignton to Basingstoke. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between Paignton and Basingstoke. The earliest departure is at 12:02 AM at night, and the last departure from Paignton is at 8:10 PM which arrives into Basingstoke at 12:01 AM. All services require a transfer at Newton Abbot and take an average of 3h 44m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Paignton to Basingstoke. However, there are services departing from Paignton station and arriving at Basingstoke station via Reading. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 44m.
Paignton to Basingstoke train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Newton Abbot station.
Paignton to Basingstoke train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Reading station.
Book your Paignton to Basingstoke train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR) and Cross Country.
The distance between Paignton and Basingstoke is 196.9 km. The road distance is 290 km.
Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from Newton Abbot to Reading hourly. Tickets cost £65–130 and the journey takes 2h 8m.